Volunteer work: worked at Iola Old Car Show, served as escort for Winter Carnival Princess, worked in concession stand at Vintage Military Show, coached youth boys basketball through Little Brothers program; worked at Kid Adventure at EAA Fly-in; helped produce DVDs for safe driving campaign and 30-year girls basketball state championship reunion.

Favorite sports memory: When our basketball team made it to state my sophomore year. While in Madison with my teammates, there was never a dull moment. At the end of the game, we were losing, so our coach put the substitute players in. I got fouled and made two free throws. I was very nervous at the time, but the whole experience is something I will never forget.

What advice would you give to an aspiring high school athlete?: Just have fun when participating in sports. Once you take it too seriously, you will not enjoy it as much as you had before. Also, you must have faith in yourself. The only person who can tell you what you can and cannot do is yourself.

Who was your inspiration during your high school career?: Ever since I can remember, I have been competing with my older sister. She was always very good at any sport she played, so I tried just that much harder to be better. Watching her play all through her high school career and now at the collegiate level, I saw what hard work and determination could do. She inspired me to better myself as a player and teammate. If it were not for her drive and motivation, I donít think I would be where I am today.

Future plans: I am planning on furthering my education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. There, I will major in a pre-med program with hopes of going on to become an orthopedic surgeon. This career choice will give me an opportunity to stay close to sports while still helping people.